Marvel comics has been around for more than 75 years and has inspired some of today’s best movies and most entertaining characters; what better place to draw from for baby name ideas! From Thor to Peter and everything in between, we have all the Marvel inspired baby boy names you need for your little hero. Because who doesn’t want to be named after a superhero…
Thor
A unique name, Thor is the king of Asgard and a founding member the Avengers. The name means “thunder” and hails from Norse mythology. Thor is played by Australian heartthrob Chris Hemsworth.
Tony
Tony Stark is Iron Man’s real name. Tony is a billionaire genius and is too a founding member of the Avengers. The name Tony can be short for Anthony, which is an English form of the Roman family name Antonius.
Steven
Steve Rogers aka Captain America is another member of the Avengers, played by Chris Evans. The name Steven is traditional and lends itself to multiple nicknames like Steve or Stevie. The name is Greek and comes from the term “stephanos,” which means crown or garland.
Bruce
The name Bruce is an English baby name and peaked in the 1950s so if you’re looking for a unique name, Bruce is a great choice. Bruce Banner is the name and alter-ego of the Avengers hero “The Hulk”.
Clinton
Clinton, or Clint Barton is the name of Hawkeye, played by Jeremy Renner in the Avengers. Clint Barton was trained to become a master marksman. The name Clinton’s English origins mean “settlement on a hill” or “from the headland estate.”
James
James Rhodes is the name of the superhero “War Machine”, also part of the Avengers. James is a classic name that can make for some absolutely adorable nicknames like Jimmy and Jamie. It is the English version of Jacob and is a timeless moniker that will never go out of style.
Samuel
Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, rounds out the names of the Marvel Avengers. Sam grew up in Harlem and learned to be tough at a young age. The name Samuel means “name of God” or “heard by God.”
Logan
Logan is the given name of superhero and X-Man Wolverine. Logan hit its peak in the 2000s and continues to remain popular on the baby name charts. It’s actually an Irish surname that has risen in popularity as a first name in more recent years. It means a “dweller at a little hollow.”
Scott
Scott Summers is more popularly known as Cyclops in the X-Men world. The name Scott is simple and traditional, and literally means a Scotsman. Not to mention, it lends itself to some adorable nicknames. Scotty anyone? And for more adorable nickname ideas, click here!
Eric
Ian McKellen’s powerful portrayal of the Magneto character is named Eric Lensherr when he’s not in his X-Men garb, saving the world with his telekinetic powers. The name Eric is equally powerful and regal, meaning “ever, always and ruler.”
Peter
Everyone knows what Peter Parker does behind the scenes—he is Spiderman! Spiderman has been around for dozens of years, inspiring little superheroes for generations. The name Peter means “a rock” and comes from Greek origins.